Sam and Nicky Titus books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sam and Nicky Titus series?"

"There are three books in the Sam and Nicky Titus series, published between 1990 and 1993."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sam and Nicky Titus series?"

"The first book in the Sam and Nicky Titus series is Death Down Home, published in 1990."

Q: "How does the small-town Oklahoma setting affect the Sam and Nicky Titus mysteries?"

"The rural Oklahoma setting is central to the stories. The small-town atmosphere means everyone knows everyone, which both helps and hinders the investigations. Local customs, family ties, and community secrets all play into the plots."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Death Down Home	1990	JoAnna Carl	Buy
2	The Devil Down Home	1991	JoAnna Carl	Buy
3	The Down Home Heifer Heist	1993	JoAnna Carl	Buy

The Sam and Nicky Titus series was written by Eve K. Sandstrom (who later wrote as JoAnna Carl). The three books follow a married couple in rural Oklahoma who find themselves investigating crimes in their small community. Death Down Home (1990) kicks off the series, followed by The Devil Down Home (1991) and The Down Home Heifer Heist (1993).

The small-town Oklahoma setting gives these mysteries a regional flavor that distinguishes them from urban crime fiction. Sam and Nicky’s marriage and their ties to the local community add personal stakes to each investigation, making the series a character-driven take on the amateur sleuth format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sam and Nicky Titus series?

There are three books in the Sam and Nicky Titus series, published between 1990 and 1993.

What is the first book in the Sam and Nicky Titus series?

The first book in the Sam and Nicky Titus series is Death Down Home, published in 1990.

How does the small-town Oklahoma setting affect the Sam and Nicky Titus mysteries?

The rural Oklahoma setting is central to the stories. The small-town atmosphere means everyone knows everyone, which both helps and hinders the investigations. Local customs, family ties, and community secrets all play into the plots.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order